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BLACKROCK GLOBAL FUNDS

BGF World Technology Fund A2 USD


FEBRUARY 2021 FACTSHEET
Unless otherwise stated, Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Asset information as at: 28-Feb-2021. All other data as at
08-Mar-2021.

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The World Technology Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests
globally at least 70% of its total assets in the equity securities of companies whose
predominant economic activity is in the technology sector.
Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

GROWTH OF 10,000 FOR PAST 10 YEARS KEY FACTS


Asset Class Equity
Morningstar Cat. Sector Equity
Technology
Fund Launch 03-Mar-1995
Share Class Launch 03-Mar-1995
Fund Base CCY U.S. Dollar
Share Class CCY U.S. Dollar
Fund Size (mil) 12777.946399
Benchmark MSCI All Country
World Information
Technology- Net
MSCI All Country World Information
BGF World Technology Fund A2 USD Return in USD
Technology- Net Return in USD
Domicile Luxembourg
Fund Type UCITS
CUMULATIVE & ANNUALISED PERFORMANCE ISIN LU0056508442
Cumulative (%) Annualised (% p.a.) Bloomberg Ticker MEILU LX
Distribution Frequency N/A
1 mth 3 mths 6 mths YTD 1 Year 3 Years 5 years Since
Launch
PORTFOLIO MANAGERS
Share Class -0.72 10.65 23.31 2.23 91.88 34.70 37.40 8.44 Tony Kim
Share Class -5.69 5.12 17.14 -2.88 82.29 32.41 36.00 8.22 Reid Menge
[Max. IC
applied] TOP HOLDINGS (%)
APPLE INC 3.25
Benchmark 1.21 8.43 12.55 1.41 54.52 24.29 28.46 11.85
MICROSOFT CORP 2.92
The share class currency is as indicated in the “Key Facts” section. For currency TESLA INC 2.21
hedged share classes only, the benchmark reflected is in the fund base currency. SQUARE INC CLASS A 1.77
AMAZON COM INC 1.77
CALENDAR YEAR PERFORMANCE (%) LAM RESEARCH CORP 1.68
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 TWILIO INC CLASS A 1.66
PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC 1.64
Share Class 85.50 43.48 -0.34 51.99 5.92
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR
Benchmark 45.61 46.89 -5.81 41.77 12.20 MANUFACTURING 1.63
ASML HOLDING NV 1.62
*Performance shown from share class launch date to calendar year end.
Total 20.15
SECTOR BREAKDOWN (%) GEOGRAPHIC BREAKDOWN (%)
Fund Benchmark Fund Benchmark
Software & Services 35.29% 46.54% US 63.17% 74.31%
Semiconductor & 17.51% 23.94% China 12.38% 1.50%
Equip Cash and/or 7.20% 0.00%
Media & 14.20% 0.00% Derivatives
Entertainment S. Korea 3.02% 4.05%
Retailing 13.35% 0.00% Netherlands 2.81% 2.25%
Cash and/or 7.20% 0.00% France 2.22% 0.92%
Derivatives Taiwan 1.63% 6.50%
Tech Hardware & 3.25% 29.52% Germany 1.39% 1.55%
Equip Australia 0.93% 0.30%
Autos & 2.92% 0.00% Brazil 0.88% 0.02%
Components Other 4.37% 8.58%
Consumer Serv. 2.07% 0.00%
Materials 1.46% 0.00%
Real Estate 0.59% 0.00%
Market Capitalisation (%)
Transportation 0.57% 0.00% Fund Benchmark
Health Care Equip. 0.53% 0.00% Cash and 7.20% 0.00%
Capital Goods 0.38% 0.00% Derivatives
Other 0.69% null% L. Cap >$10bn 84.34% 97.27%
M. Cap $2-$10bn 5.38% 2.73%
S. Cap <$2bn 3.02% 0.00%
PORTFOLIO CHARACTERISTICS Other 0.07% 0.00%
Weighted Average Market Capitalisation 301159.93943
(millions)
Price to Earnings Ratio 63.06x
Price to Book Ratio 12.60x
3 Years Volatility 23.28
5 Years Volatility 19.45
3 Years Beta 1.05
5 Years Beta 1.03

FEES AND CHARGES


Max Initial Charge (IC) 5.00%
Management Fee 1.50%

+65 6411 3000 APACService@BlackRock.com www.blackrock.com/sg

Prior to 1 June 2020, the Fund was managed by Tony Kim. The Fund changed its investment policy and objective in 2017. Prior to this
performance of the Fund was achieved under circumstances that no longer apply. Prior to 3 July2017, the Fund was managed by William
de Gale.
This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. For distributing share classes, dividends
are not guaranteed and may be paid out of capital. Dividend data may not be available on the issue date of this factsheet. Details on
distribution may be available on request. Payments on dividends result in a reduction of the NAV per share of the Fund on the ex-dividend
date. Actual dividend payout will be subject to the manager's discretion. Fund performance is shown on a NAV to NAV basis on the
assumption that all distributions are reinvested, taking into account all charges which would have been payable upon such reinvestment.
The Fund may use or invest in financial derivatives. In Singapore, this material is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (company
registration number: 200010143N). This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to
purchase or sell units in the Fund. Sources: BlackRock and Morningstar. Investment involves risk. Past performance is not necessarily a
guide to future performance or returns. The value of investments and the income from them can fluctuate and is not guaranteed. Rates of
exchange may cause the value of investments to go up or down. Investors may not get back the amount they invest. Individual stock price/
figure does not represent the return of the Fund. BlackRock Global Funds (BGF) is an open-ended investment company established in
Luxembourg which is available for sale in certain jurisdictions only. BGF is not available for sale in the U.S. or to U.S. persons. Product
information concerning BGF should not be published in the U.S. BGF has appointed BlackRock (Singapore) Limited as its Singapore
representative and agent for service of process.
Subscriptions in BGF are valid only if made on the basis of the current Prospectus and the Product Highlights Sheet available on our
website www.blackrock.com/sg and you must read these documents before you invest. Investors may wish to seek advice from a financial
adviser before purchasing units of the Fund. In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser, you should consider
carefully whether the Fund in question is suitable for you. © 2021 BlackRock, Inc., All Rights Reserved.
FEES AND CHARGES
Performance Fee 0.00%

+65 6411 3000 APACService@BlackRock.com www.blackrock.com/sg

Prior to 1 June 2020, the Fund was managed by Tony Kim. The Fund changed its investment policy and objective in 2017. Prior to this
performance of the Fund was achieved under circumstances that no longer apply. Prior to 3 July2017, the Fund was managed by William
de Gale.
This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. For distributing share classes, dividends
are not guaranteed and may be paid out of capital. Dividend data may not be available on the issue date of this factsheet. Details on
distribution may be available on request. Payments on dividends result in a reduction of the NAV per share of the Fund on the ex-dividend
date. Actual dividend payout will be subject to the manager's discretion. Fund performance is shown on a NAV to NAV basis on the
assumption that all distributions are reinvested, taking into account all charges which would have been payable upon such reinvestment.
The Fund may use or invest in financial derivatives. In Singapore, this material is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (company
registration number: 200010143N). This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to
purchase or sell units in the Fund. Sources: BlackRock and Morningstar. Investment involves risk. Past performance is not necessarily a
guide to future performance or returns. The value of investments and the income from them can fluctuate and is not guaranteed. Rates of
exchange may cause the value of investments to go up or down. Investors may not get back the amount they invest. Individual stock price/
figure does not represent the return of the Fund. BlackRock Global Funds (BGF) is an open-ended investment company established in
Luxembourg which is available for sale in certain jurisdictions only. BGF is not available for sale in the U.S. or to U.S. persons. Product
information concerning BGF should not be published in the U.S. BGF has appointed BlackRock (Singapore) Limited as its Singapore
representative and agent for service of process.
Subscriptions in BGF are valid only if made on the basis of the current Prospectus and the Product Highlights Sheet available on our
website www.blackrock.com/sg and you must read these documents before you invest. Investors may wish to seek advice from a financial
adviser before purchasing units of the Fund. In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser, you should consider
carefully whether the Fund in question is suitable for you. © 2021 BlackRock, Inc., All Rights Reserved.
BLACKROCK GLOBAL FUNDS

BGF World Technology Fund A2 USD


FEBRUARY 2021 FACTSHEET
SUSTAINABILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Sustainability Characteristics can help investors integrate non-financial, sustainability considerations into their investment process.
These metrics enable investors to evaluate funds based on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities.
This analysis can provide insight into the effective management and long-term financial prospects of a fund.

The metrics below have been provided for transparency and informational purposes only. The existence of an ESG rating is not
indicative of how or whether ESG factors will be integrated into a fund. The metrics are based on MSCI ESG Fund Ratings and, unless
otherwise stated in fund documentation and included within a fund’s investment objective, do not change a fund’s investment objective
or constrain the fund’s investable universe, and there is no indication that an ESG or Impact focused investment strategy or
exclusionary screens will be adopted by a fund. For more information regarding a fund's investment strategy, please see the fund's
prospectus.

MSCI ESG Fund Rating (AAA BBB MSCI ESG Quality Score (0- 4.89
-CCC) 10)
MSCI ESG Quality Score - 46.56% MSCI ESG % Coverage 90.90%
Peer Percentile MSCI Weighted Average 35.12
Fund Lipper Global Equity Sector Information Tech Carbon Intensity (Tons
Classification CO2E/$M SALES)
Funds in Peer Group 479

All data is from MSCI ESG Fund Ratings as of 05-Feb-2021, based on holdings as of 31-Aug-2020. As such, the fund’s sustainable
characteristics may differ from MSCI ESG Fund Ratings from time to time.

To be included in MSCI ESG Fund Ratings, 65% of the fund’s gross weight must come from securities covered by MSCI ESG
Research (certain cash positions and other asset types deemed not relevant for ESG analysis by MSCI are removed prior to calculating
a fund’s gross weight; the absolute values of short positions are included but treated as uncovered), the fund’s holdings date must be
less than one year old, and the fund must have at least ten securities. For newly launched funds, sustainability characteristics are
typically available 6 months after launch.

ESG GLOSSARY:
MSCI ESG Fund Rating (AAA-CCC): The MSCI ESG Rating is calculated as a direct mapping of ESG Quality Scores to letter rating categories (e.g. AAA = 8.6-10). The ESG
Ratings range from leader (AAA, AA), average (A, BBB, BB) to laggard (B, CCC).
MSCI ESG Quality Score - Peer Percentile: The fund’s ESG Percentile compared to its Lipper peer group.
Fund Lipper Global Classification: The fund peer group as defined by the Lipper Global Classification.
Funds in Peer Group: The number of funds from the relevant Lipper Global Classification peer group that are also in ESG coverage.
MSCI ESG Quality Score (0-10): The MSCI ESG Quality Score (0 - 10) for funds is calculated using the weighted average of the ESG scores of fund holdings. The Score also
considers ESG Rating trend of holdings and the fund exposure to holdings in the laggard category. MSCI rates underlying holdings according to their exposure to industry
specific ESG risks and their ability to manage those risks relative to peers.
MSCI ESG % Coverage: Percentage of a fund's holdings that have MSCI ESG ratings data.
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (Tons CO2E/$M SALES): Measures a fund's exposure to carbon intensive companies. This figure represents the estimated
greenhouse gas emissions per $1 million in sales across the fund’s holdings. This allows for comparisons between funds of different sizes.

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Advisers Act of 1940, and may include data from its affiliates (including MSCI Inc. and its subsidiaries (“MSCI”)), or third party suppliers
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used to create any derivative works, or in connection with, nor does it constitute, an offer to buy or sell, or a promotion or recommendation
of, any security, financial instrument or product or trading strategy, nor should it be taken as an indication or guarantee of any future
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research and certain Information. None of the Information in and of itself can be used to determine which securities to buy or sell or when to
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